The Lischke surname is thought to have derived from the Slavic word "litsch," which meant "wild;" as such, it may have originally been a nickname for a wild or unruly person. The surname many also have evolved from any of several places, such as Lisch in Holstein; or Lischau in East Prussia.

Lischke Early Origins

The surname Lischke was first found in Austria, where the name became noted for its many branches within the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was enrolled by the princes of the region. In their later history the family became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential name.

Lischke Early History

Lischke Early History

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Lischke Early Notables (pre 1700)

Lischke Early Notables (pre 1700)

During this period prominent bearers of the name Lischke were Christian Liscow (1701-1760) from Mecklenburg, who was a prominent writer of satires. In 1736 he entered the service...

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The Great Migration

The Great Migration

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Lischke Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

F. M. M. Lischke, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1857

Contemporary Notables of the name Lischke (post 1700)

Contemporary Notables of the name Lischke (post 1700)

Frank J. Lischke, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1924 [1]CITATION[CLOSE]The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 4) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html

The Lischke Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Lischke Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.